Using Facebook as a college VLE
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Some slides from my presentation at the JISC Winter Fayre 2011 about using Facebook as an alternative to a VLE.
Using Facebook as a college VLE
- 1. The VLE you can use between classes, without ruining your appetite (for learning)Colin MaxwellCarnegie College
- 2. Used by 137 out of 138 students surveyed at Carnegie CollegeMostly used for:Playing gamesKeeping in touch
- 3. What is Facebook? Social network site
- 5. E-mail serviceWhat are peoples perceptions of Facebook? People write about their lunch
- 6. People write about their dull livesHow should we use Facebook? Learn from others
- 7. Share experiences and offer adviceSocial Media doesn't need to be sociable. It can be about leveraging the experiences of others to make your own life better- Meg Pickard @megpickardHead of Digital Engagement, The Guardianvia @johnpopham #LeedsCNH17/11/2010
- 8. Facebook 'cuts studentdrop-outs' significant improvement in retention""We're embracing it rather than fighting itstudents to bond with each other, work together as a team and maintain their connection with staff.Source: BBC News / Gloucestershire College
- 9. Facebook a valid educational tool, teachers toldMost schools and colleges in the UK block access to the websitesteachers and lecturers ... may not recognise the educational potential for their students.Source: The Guardian Online
- 11. Hey Colin!How do you use Facebook?AnnouncementsEventsPosting assessmentsSharing useful infoQuizzesPeer supportBackchannel
- 12. Sharing information with students
- 13. Discussions
- 14. Quizzes / Formative Assessment
- 15. Supporting studentsStudent posts a question >Tutor replies >Professionaloffers advice >
- 16. Organising online classes / receiving feedback